International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$258.22 +29.59 (+12.94%)

Closing price 01/30/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$258.05 -0.17 (-0.07%)

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International Business Machines - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
8

Buy
5

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for International Business Machines in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for IBM.

Consensus Price Target

$225.53
-12.66% Downside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for International Business Machines, the average price target is $225.53. The highest price target for IBM is $280.00, while the lowest price target for IBM is $145.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -12.66% from the current price of $258.22.

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IBM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/1/24 to 1/31/25	1 Month Ago 1/2/24 to 1/1/25	3 Months Ago 11/3/23 to 11/2/24	1 Year Ago 2/1/23 to 2/1/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$225.53	$208.94	$208.12	$171.92
Forecasted Upside	-12.66% Downside	-4.95% Downside	-0.06% Downside	-8.03% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

IBM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

IBM Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

International Business Machines Stock vs. The Competition

Type	International Business Machines	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.20	2.68	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-12.66% Downside	58.10% Upside	11.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent IBM News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/30/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Brent Thill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$245.00 ➝ $270.00	+4.56%
1/30/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Brian Essex Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$233.00 ➝ $244.00	-5.51%
1/30/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars	Wamsi Mohan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$260.00 ➝ $270.00	+5.39%
1/30/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Bachman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$260.00 ➝ $280.00	+8.74%
1/30/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Erik Woodring Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$217.00 ➝ $228.00	-0.49%
1/27/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Hedberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$250.00 ➝ $250.00	+12.42%
1/14/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Vogt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$150.00 ➝ $160.00	-26.40%
1/3/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$210.00 ➝ $215.00	-3.17%
10/16/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$205.00 ➝ $246.00	+5.77%
10/3/2024	Bernstein Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$185.00 ➝ $210.00	-5.25%
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10/2/2024	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$215.00	-1.99%
9/30/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Schneider Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$220.00 ➝ $250.00	+13.20%
9/11/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$215.00 ➝ $240.00	+17.23%
7/26/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Kanumuri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Moderate Sell
5/2/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$145.00	-11.78%
4/25/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$140.00 ➝ $160.00	-13.05%
1/19/2024	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $200.00	+17.01%
1/5/2024	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Sell	$143.00	-11.10%
4/13/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $162.00	+26.03%
2/6/2023	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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Should I Buy International Business Machines Stock? IBM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these International Business Machines pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

International Business Machines
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in International Business Machines Co.:

The current stock price of International Business Machines Co. is $229.13, reflecting a recent increase of 1.5%, which may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
International Business Machines Co. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $211.87 billion, suggesting a solid position in the market and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.
The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.92, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.77, which demonstrates strong financial performance and effective management.
Analysts have set a consensus target price of $220.40, indicating that there is potential for the stock to appreciate, as it is currently trading above this target.
International Business Machines Co. has a diversified business model, operating through various segments such as Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.

International Business Machines
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in International Business Machines Co. for these reasons:

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.16, indicating that it relies significantly on debt financing, which could pose risks if market conditions change.
Insider ownership is only 0.07%, suggesting that management may not have a strong financial incentive to drive the stock price higher, which could be a concern for investors.
Despite recent positive earnings, the company has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.35, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
Recent analyst ratings show a mix of opinions, with two analysts rating the stock as a sell, which could signal uncertainty about the company's future performance.
The PEG ratio of 4.78 suggests that the stock may be expensive relative to its growth rate, which could deter value-focused investors.

IBM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for International Business Machines is $225.53, with a high forecast of $280.00 and a low forecast of $145.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Business Machines in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" IBM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in IBM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, International Business Machines's stock has a predicted downside of -12.66% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: International Business Machines has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like International Business Machines less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for International Business Machines is Hold while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how IBM compares to other companies.

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International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Forecast & Price Target